The first day of early voting for the May 16, 2026, election concluded on Saturday, May 2, with a total of 198 ballots cast in Natchitoches Parish.

According to the statistical report from the Louisiana Secretary of State, the vast majority of voters chose to cast their ballots in person. Of the 198 total votes, 196 were cast in person, while 2 were processed as absentee ballots.

Voter Demographics

The demographic breakdown for Day One is as follows:

• Race: 128 White voters, 62 Black voters, and 8 voters identified as Other.

• Sex: 101 Female voters and 97 Male voters.

Party Affiliation

Participation across party lines remained competitive on the first day:

• Democrats: 84

• Republicans: 83

• Other/Other Parties: 31

Early voting for the May 16 election will continue through the designated period. Residents are encouraged to visit the Natchitoches Parish Registrar of Voters office to participate in the early voting process.

• All data provided by the Natchitoches Parish ROV  as of May 2, 2026.

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